FourFiveSix

Every other Thursday Nick Diliberto interviews one of the co-founders of FourFiveSix about various topics regarding preteen ministry. This week he interviews Jim Kast-Keat about programming and teaching in preteen ministry: the method is the message.

Every other Thursday Nick Diliberto interviews one of the co-founders of FourFiveSix about various topics regarding preteen ministry. This week he interviews Mike Sheley about using media and technology in preteen ministry.

In Elevate, having preteens lead in ministry has been an essential component.  It’s one way that we are helping preteens to take ownership of their faith.   From the check in table to setting up the chairs to leading worship to running the tech booth, there are preteens running areas of the ministry.  As the [...]

I never knew what to do with Bible verses. We read them each week, but should my students simply listen attentively while I read them aloud?  Do I put the words on screen for everyone to read?  Or do I have everyone open their own Bible, finding the verse and reading along from the words [...]

While inflatables will always be great for kids and students of all ages, I am convinced that a mechanical bull is perfect for preteens.  Any younger and it might be too big for them.  Any older and they might be too cool for it  But as preteens, they are just right for a mechanical bull. [...]

I came across this interesting e-guide put together by the Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health. It’s a report that identifies characteristics of quality after-school programs that are linked to positive outcomes for preteens. Although the focus is on after-school programs (programs between 3 and 6 during the weekday). I found many of the principles could [...]